“But I don’t understand!” How many times have I said these very words concerning something I was going through in my life? If I had a nickel for every time…
“So, now we’re negotiating.” It was a great moment. We had been going back and forth for a while and finally had agreed on a course of action and all…
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Well, sure, but the name “rose” captures that smell perfectly, doesn’t it? You see names matter. They aren’t merely random…
Next Tuesday is Fr. Barnabas' birthday, and we here at Faith Encouraged want to invite you to help us celebrate. Would you consider making a special gift to Faith Encouraged…
On this Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, we are confronted with the power of doubt and a lack of spiritual discipline to weaken us in our faith. What…
There’s a prevailing notion that the mere granting of mental assent is believing. But is that really true? Is that really enough to actually believe?
Does simply saying you think something…
The concept of “holy space” takes a beating in our modern society that values egalitarianism above hierarchy. But without one place being set aside as “holy” we lose the ability…
Daring to follow God's plan for your life is an act of faith that rarely happens by accident. You have to be listening to hear His plans!
So how do you…
It is said that the greatest chess players "see" at least 4 moves ahead at all times. This is why they can anticipate their opponents' moves and be ready for…
Years ago, in my police officer days, I got assigned to the local DUI Task Force. This was a multi-jurisdictional team of officers specifically trained to combat driving under the…